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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease of the human skeleton, which leads to a decrease in bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue due to mineral and protein loss of bone.
Celiacs produce antibodies that attack the protein osteoprotegerin, which regulates the degradation of bone tissue. Therefore, celiacs are at a greater risk to be affected by osteoporosis.
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